Holly M. Friedland
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Morristown, NJ
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As a matrimonial law attorney in northern New Jersey since 1996, and as partner at Jacobs Berger, LLC., Holly M. Friedland takes her role in family law seriously. She is dedicated to protecting victims of domestic violence throughout Morris County, and has volunteered her services since 2006 as a member of the Battered Women’s Legal Advocacy Project, which she now Chairs, helping women apply for restraining orders. Ms. Friedland also handles cases involving divorce, mediation, appeals, adoption and collaborative law.
Ms. Friedland has been admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the New York State Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. For her adherence to legal ethics and superior skills, Ms. Friedland has earned the highest rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
Participation in her community is important to Ms. Friedland. She currently serves as a panelist on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Program through the New Jersey Courts; she is a Trustee of the Morris County Bar Foundation; and she is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association. In 2005, Ms. Friedland was admitted to provide mediation in family law cases in the Superior Court of New Jersey. She is one of only 60 attorneys in the State of New Jersey admitted to provide mediation in cases involving findings of domestic violence. She is also a board member of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
In 1995, Ms. Friedland earned her law degree from Western New England University School of Law after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University in 1992. Because she understands the extensive emotional toll that these cases take on families, Ms. Friedland applies her 20+ years of experience to helping her clients get the results they need as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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- 70%Family Law
- 20%Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10%Estate Planning & Probate
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights, Arbitration, Mediation, Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2021
Certificates and Credentials
- New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
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About Holly M. Friedland
First Admitted: 1995, New Jersey
Verdicts/Settlements
- Miller v Miller 160 N.J. 408 (1999)
Bar/Professional Activity
- Supreme Court of the United States, 2007
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Adoption Committee (2005-2010)
- New Jersey Bar Association, Solo Practice
- New Jersey Bar, 1995
- New York Court of Appeals, 1996
- Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, New Jersey Chapter (2015 - present) Board Member (2019 - present)
- New Jersey Bar Association, Young Lawyers Committee, Family Law Section (2005- 2007)
- Morris County Bar Foundation, Trustee (2015 - present), 2015
- New York Bar, 1996
- Morris County, Early Settlement Panelist (2005- present)
- New Jersey Collaborative Law Group
- Morris County Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1995
Educational Background
- Lehigh University, B.A., 1992
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Roster of Economic Meditors in Family Court Matters
- Roster of Economic Mediators in Family Court Matters: Domestic Violence Pilot Program Participant , 2016
- Certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, 2011
- Trained Collaborative Lawyer
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Lecturer, The Intersection of Criminal and Family Law, Morris County Bar Association, 2012
- This article focuses on the need for regulation in the practice of parenting coordination while also summarizing the results of several studies into its effectiveness in reducing litigation when applied correctly., Co-Author, Parenting Coordination in New Jersey: It’s Time to Establish Uniform Standards and Qualifications , New Jersey Family Lawyer, Vol 39, No 6., 2020
- This article highlights the differences in procedure and practice between cases in Matrimonial Court and Non-Dissolution Court and provides practical advice to attorney’s in navigating between the two. It offers explanation of the most commonly misunderstood procedures and suggestions of steps attorneys can take in Non-Dissolution cases to avoid potential delays and prejudice to their clients, Co-Author, Navigating Non-Dissolution Cases , New Jersey Family Lawyer, Vol 38, No 6., 2019
- This panel addressed the impact a restraining order can have on how we conduct custody evaluations, mediation, and other court proceedings, and provided suggestions on how to avoid additional conflict and trauma in the process., Moderator/Speaker, Restraining Orders and Other Family Matters: The Ripple Effect, AFCC, Judicial, Mediation, Mental Health Professionals, 2018
- Lecturer in the annual trianing program offered by the Morris County Bar Association and Jersey Battered Women's Serives from 2005 to the present., Lecturer, Representing Victims of Domestic Violence, Morris County Bar Association, 2017
Honors/Awards
- Ms. Friedland was recognized for her 15 years of service through the Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project, including her service as a member of the board for the past 10 years, and her recent roll as volunteer coordinator for the program., Extraordinary Pro Bono Service Honoree, Jersey Battered Women's Services, 2017
- Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, 2011
- Pro Bono/ Community Service Award, Morris County Bar Association, 2013
Pro bono/Community Service
- Morris County Reduced Fee Referral Program, 2019
- Morris County Self Help Desk
- Morris County Blue Ribbon Early Settlment Panelist (2010 - present), 2010
- Morris County Early Settlement Panelist
- Battered Womens Legal Advocacy Project/ Board Member (2003-present) Co-Chair (2017 - present), 2000
- County College of Morris Womens Center
Last Updated: 4/7/2021